- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, NC
Eastern Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370033001922
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033001922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Eastern Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370033001922 · Washington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
Eastern Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastern Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- This school
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- Southside High
Southside High
410 students
What this shows Eastern Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Elementary compares
Eastern Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Eastern Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Washington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary
How many students attend Eastern Elementary?
Eastern Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary?
99.4% of students at Eastern Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Washington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary?
Eastern Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Elementary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides Eastern Elementary, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.